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Kaua'i Group Outings Calendar

Join us on one of these outings to explore and care for our island. Please note the level of hiking proficiency and round-trip mileage for each hike. Participants must sign a liability waiver. Requested hike donation for Sierra Club members and participants under 18: $1 For others: $5. You can sign up to become a member on the outing. Women are advised not to camp or hike in remote areas alone on Kaua'i for safety reasons.

Sat. July 5 -Kuilau Ridge & Moalepe Trail/Wailua/Moderate/4.5 miles. Valley to ridge scenic hike near Makaleha Mountain with glorious views and ever-present bird-songs. Car shuttle for a one-way hike. Wendy McIlroy 634-0438

Sat. July 12 - Ka'apoko Tunnel/East Side/strenuous/6.5miles. An unusual adventure that starts from the Wailua area through a mile-long tunnel to the upper reaches of the Hanalei River. Bob Greene 245-9280

Sun. July 13 Beach Clean up Kealia Beach/east shore. Mahalo for helping to keep Kaua'i beaches free of litter. We'll take a refreshing dip in the ocean afterward and have a picnic. We provide bags & gloves. Vivian Hager 652-3234

Sat. July 19 Donkey Beach to Anahola Beach trek. East side/3.5 miles Moderate. We get an early start (9am) on this on this remarkable coastal trail. Experience presently REMOTE, beautiful beaches and stunning coastline. One way with car shuttle. Karen Tilley 821-8008

Tues. July 22 National Tropical Botanical Gardens. South Side/moderate/2 miles. Enjoy the gardens in the late afternoon and watch an almost full moon rise over the Lawai Bay. Opportunity to see these beautiful gardens and learn about propagation of native plants. Sierra Club members only. Bob Nishek 346-0476

Sat. July 26 - Kauaikinana Ditch trail/Koke'e/West side/Moderate/4 miles one way with car shuttle. Extraordinary view of Po`omau canyon. See birds, silver oak grove, eucalyptus groves. Bob Greene 245-9280

Sun. July 27- Alakai Swamp Trail/ Koke'e/ West side/ Strenuous/ 7 miles. Hike through our mountain rain forest via boardwalks to lookout at Kilohana for a spectacular vista of the North shore. Spot rare endemic plants & birds. Need 4-wheel vehicles to do shuttle to trail head. Jane Schmitt 826-6105

 Sun. Aug 3 - Nonou (Sleeping Giant)/East Side/6 miles/moderately strenuous. Hike up one trail and down another Shuttling cars allows you to see it all - incredible sweeping views. Allan Rachap 742-1001

Sat. Aug 9 Nukoli'i Beach Clean Up & Bon Fire East Shore/Easy/2 miles Love our beaches? How about helping to keeping them litter-free? We'll begin in the late afternoon and end with the setting sun. Judy Dalton 246-9067

Thurs. Aug 14 Waimea Canyon Road Cleanup/West Side/Easy/ 2 miles. Afternoon clean up of Sierra Club's adopted highway usually requires a little over an hour. Please help keep the gateway to Waimea Canyon clean. Bob Nishek 346-0476

 Fri. Aug 15.- Hanalei Bay/ North shore/ Easy/ 3 miles. Meet at Black Pot before Sunset to stroll Hanalei Beach & return by light of full moon. Jane Schmitt 826-6105.

Sat. Aug 23 - Kuilau Trail/ East side/easy/3.5 miles. This trail offers great rewards without a lot of effort. Glorious views & ever-present bird-songs reward you along this trail. Vivian Hager 652-3234

Sun. Aug 24. Ka'apoko Tunnel/East Side/strenuous/6.5miles. An unusual adventure that starts from the Wailua area through a mile-long tunnel to the upper reaches of the Hanalei River. Boreas 639-3009

Sun. Aug 31 Hanalei River Kayak Trip and Clean up/North Shore. An opportunity to kayak and to keep our American Heritage River clean and beautiful. Kayak Kaua`i provides kayaks gratis for community service or bring your own. Judy Dalton 246-9067

Sun.Sept 7 Waipo'o Falls/Koke`e/ Moderately strenuous/ 4 miles. Views, and more views along this spectacular canyon hike.Picnic beside pool below a small waterfall. Allan Rachap 742-1001
 
Tues. Sept 9    National Tropical Botanical Gardens. South Side/moderate/2 miles. Enjoy the gardens in the late afternoon and watch an almost full moon rise over the Lawai Bay. Opportunity to see these beautiful gardens and learn about propagation of native plants. Sierra Club members only. Bob Nishek 346-0476

Sat. Sept 13 Maha'ulepu sunset to full moon walk. South Shore/Moderate/ 4 miles. Coastal hike starts at Shipwreck Beach late afternoon & ends with a full moon. We'll shuttle cars for a one-way hike. Incredible views every step of the way! Wendy McIlroy 634-0438.

Sun., Sept 14- Kalalau trail to Space Rock/ North Shore/ Strenuous/ 6.5 miles. Depart from Ke'e Beach & hike along NaPali cliffs to high point on the Kalalau trail, (Space Rock) with constant spectacular coastal views . Jane Schmitt 826-6105

Sunday, Sept 21 - Sierra Club annual picnic at Hanama'ulu Beach Park. Please come to our 6th Annual Sierra Club Picnic at Hanama'ulu Beach on Sunday, September 21, 10am - 2pm. We'll present Sierra Club awards to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to protecting the environment on Kaua'i. Meet other Sierra Club members, play games, swim in the ocean & relax on the beach. Please bring your favorite item for the potluck buffet which begins at noon. Earth-friendly vegetarian dishes are especially welcomed. Beverages will be provided at this free event.
 
Turn makai onto Hanama'ulu Road at the 7-11 store. After .3 miles turn right to get down to this secluded beach. This year we've reserved the renovated large pavilion. The new 2009 Sierra Club calendars will be available at this event. Email dalton@aloha.net  before day of the event, if you want more information. Hope to see you there!

 Sat. Sept 27. Hanalei River Trail/North Shore/ Moderate/ 6 miles. Adventurous hike up the Hanalei River through a bamboo grove. Beautiful views of the mountains. Boreas 639-3009

Please email dalton@aloha.net  with any photos you took on a Sierra Club hike.   

Mahalo and happy trails,

Kaua'i Group Outings Leaders